Acquired by Oakland from the Arizona Diamondbacks with pitchers Brett Anderson and Greg Smith, infielder Chris Carter and outfielders Aaron Cunningham and Carlos Gonzalez in exchange for pitchers Dan Haren and Connor Robertson on Dec. 14, 2007... originally signed by Milwaukee Brewers scouts Corey Rodriguez and Jim Stevenson... graduated from Palmdale (CA) High School... attended College of the Canyons... younger brother, Kyle, a second baseman from Palmdale (CA) High School, was drafted by the Brewers in the 43rd round of the 2005 First-Year Player Draft but did not sign.